I am the Necrus - Walrus Reveal Thread

Necro · 19-09-2020 10:26am #1

Welcome to my Walrus folks

The largest Walrus in Boards history is almost ready to kick off

A reminder of the categories first

1. I’m a Little Bit Country….

As a young lad I spent many the day travelling around the place, my uncles and aunts blaring country music in the car and as such have an affinity for it ever since. Hit me with the best country song you’ve ever heard.

2. And I’m A Little Bit Rock and Roll

Another of my favourite pastimes is to just put on some rocking choons and hammer out the chords badly on my well-worn air guitar. Give me your best shot and let’s see how it goes.

3. A Recording From the 21st century of a Song from the 20th

So in this one, I want a song originally recorded in the 20th century, but it needs to have been released (or re-released) by an artist in the 21st century. Hope that isn’t too confusing…

4. Songs Released Before My Time

For this round I want a song that was released before I was born. NO I’M NOT GIVING YOU MY BIRTHDAY! The magic number however is 1986, so any song released before that year is eligible. Anything released during 1986 or after, is not!

5. Songs With A Clever Title

I’m looking for songs with witty names here, not really any limits other than that.

6. Your favourite Indie Song

One for the alts: Can be obscure, super popular, etc. doesn't matter. Just make sure it is good

7. I’m Ridin Solo

Pretty much like me, shaking the shackles of co-judging with Stucifer (Just kidding, he was an amazing co-host). I want songs by any solo artist here, exactly what it says on the tin.

8. Pre-Covid Fun Times

In this category, simply hit me with a song that most reminds you of some fun times Pre Covid restrictions.

9. I said a Hip, a Hop, a Hip..

Hip Hop, Rap, Some smooth RnB. This is the category to let loose with some classics (or some I may never have heard before indeed).

10. The Power Ballad

And to finish us off…. I’m not talking crooners here, I want something that makes you clench your fists, drop down on your knees and just sing at the top of your voice. Hit me with the belters folks!

We had 22 entries for this, so thank you to all. Please say a big hello to our contenders...

Irish Aris
s1ippy
ShaneU
Deja Boo
the purple tin
RasTa
LeVar
Sawduck
Gru
Mustang Shelly
Clarabel
osh
Green&Red
JP Liz
Trigger
JohnGreenFan
Kolido
Rikand
Arghus
Reberetta
tusk
fixXxer

Country category kicks off at 6pm this evening

Let the hype begin

Necro · 19-09-2020 11:54am

So for this category I was looking for the best of country.

One of the things I enjoy about the genre is the way it places much more emphasis on the vocals in a song as an instrument, as opposed to guitars, drums, etc.

That’s not to say I don’t enjoy an odd solo or two in the middle mind!

A couple examples of what I’m talking about below:

When we kick off later, I’m going to run up the table from 19th to 4th place, then reveal our top 3 and bottom 3 together. Keep all that tension together

Just to note – I liked every single song in this first category – I just liked others that little bit better.

Clarabel · 19-09-2020 11:55am

22 people and 10 categories. You're mental dude!

I am expecting greatness though. Let's get started

Trigger · 19-09-2020 11:57am

Necro wrote: »

So for this category I was looking for the best of country.

One of the things I enjoy about the genre is the way it places much more emphasis on the vocals in a song as an instrument, as opposed to guitars, drums, etc.

That’s not to say I don’t enjoy an odd solo or two in the middle mind!

A couple examples of what I’m talking about below:

When we kick off later, I’m going to run up the table from 19th to 4th place, then reveal our top 3 and bottom 3 together. Keep all that tension together

(YouTube of proper country music)

Just to note – I liked every single song in this first category – I just liked others that little bit better.

Yep, I've fecked this one up already

:pac:

Looking forward to it though

Tauriel · 19-09-2020 12:00pm

I was going to put Garth Brooks The Dance as my entry but figured it was risky as people are very divided by him.

Necro · 19-09-2020 12:03pm

Would have done very well with me Shelly, I'm not a massive Brooks fan but I love that song.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 19-09-2020 12:44pm

Based on how Cro performed in my own Walrus, and how we're more often than not in agreement in tournaments, I've a good feeling about this Walrus...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwLRQn61oUY

Necro · 19-09-2020 12:49pm

No duplicates in this round too \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/

So when we get started we have 22 of the finest country songs ever recorded for y'all

And as always, bottom – top – middle… it’s only my opinion*, it doesn’t mean your song is any better or worse than the next person!

*though, my opinion is the only one that counts here :P

Clarabel · 19-09-2020 12:51pm

Necro wrote: »

No duplicates in this round too \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/ \o/

Bet they all sound the same though

fixXxer · 19-09-2020 1:19pm

Clarabel wrote: »

Bet they all sound the same though

:D:D

Necro · 19-09-2020 1:26pm

Clarabel wrote:

Bet they all sound the same though

Just as well I'm the judge so

Necro · 19-09-2020 5:35pm

Almost time to kick off folks, final checks and balances all completed and we are ready to go!!!

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:00pm

Kicking us off in 19th, with 4 points…

Clarabel

Monster - Mumford & Sons

Have I heard of this song: No

I just thought this could have been so much better. It starts really well but kind of fades off into meh-ness. Especially when he tells me to fcuk my dreams. Yeah not having it Mumford, ya big bollocks.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:04pm

In 18th place with 5 points…

Reberetta

GG Allin - When I Die

Have I heard this song before: No

This is a good example of where vocals are important, I just can’t warm to this fella’s voice. It’s very… guttural? I don’t mind the song being crude at all, but his voice just grates something fierce even though I like other aspects.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:07pm

In 17th Place, picking up 6 points…

Kolido

Reba McEntire, feat Linda Davis - Does He Love You

Have I heard of this song: No

It’s a nice little ballad but again just a bit on the slower side of enjoyable for me. I know it’s a featuring song but the two artists repeating each line in the chorus grates on me a bit. When they come together at the end it’s very nice mind.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:10pm

In 16th Place with 7 points

Arghus

Revelator - Gillian Welch

Have I heard of this song: No

It’s a bit on the slow side for my liking. The guitar is not pleasing to my ear either, is it slightly out of tune or am I going mad? Tbf it picks up nicely in the middle and finishes well but the guitar sounding weird and the song overall being a bit slower than my taste would mostly be at have it placed here.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:14pm

Next up in 15th Place, with 8 points…

RasTa

The Dead South - In Hell I'll Be In Good Company

Have I heard of this song: No

The whistling in this song is class. The first time I heard it I had it ranking a good bit higher. Unfortunately the singer’s nasal tones start to annoy me on repeated listens. It’s still a good track though, the lyrics are a bit erm… yeah they make no sense :pac:

Rikand · 19-09-2020 6:15pm

I just realised that in one of your categories and one of beakers categories, I submitted the same song lol

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:16pm

In 14th place with 9 points…

Gru

Ruby, Don't take your love to town - Kenny Rodgers

Have I heard of this song: Yes

I’m a Kenny Rodgers fan, I really like his spoken word style of music. Enjoyed this little ditty quite a bit. Strong category though, so we ended up here.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:18pm

Rikand wrote: »

I just realised that in one of your categories and one of beakers categories, I submitted the same song lol

Wonder which one of us prefers it

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:19pm

In 13th place with 10 points….

Green&Red

Jon Pardi - Love you from here

Have I heard of this song: No

Now we’re getting somewhere, this is moving into my normal preferred style of upbeat. Again though, repeated listens have me placing this song in the middle of the pack. Singer is a bit nasal again, though not as noticeable as The Dead South lad.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:22pm

In 12th place with 11 points….

The purple tin

Guy Clark: Dublin Blues

Have I heard of this song: No

This guy’s voice is awesome. It’s likely because I’m so attuned to years of Cash and a number of Irish artists but it’s so familiar this song. Tempo is a bit slower than what I’d normally listen to but I just really enjoyed this song a lot.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:27pm

In 11th place, with 12 points…

JohnGreenFan

Landslide - The (Dixie) Chicks

I’m a bit hit and miss on The Chicks. I like their more upbeat stuff but often I overlook gems like this one. It’s a really nice song and they blend their voices so perfectly.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:30pm

In 10th place with 13 points…

Tusk

The Eagles – Twenty-One

Someone settle an age old debate for me? Are The Eagles a country band? A lot of their stuff is very folk/country derived. I like this song, it’s very catchy and upbeat which immediately grabs my attention. Good choice.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:33pm

In 9th place with 14 points…

mustang shelly

Shania Twain - No One Needs To Know

Had I heard this song before: Yes

I like Shania, I think she gets short shrift from people mainly because her genre isn’t… cool? I think that’s a thing. Her voice is amazing. Really enjoyed this entry, thanks.

Rikand · 19-09-2020 6:36pm

Enjoying the reveal - will be listening when the kids are gone to bed

ShaneU · 19-09-2020 6:36pm

Last five songs all great

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:36pm

In 8th Place with 15 points….

Irish Aris

Scotty McCreery-Out Of Summertime

Have I heard of this song: No

This is super country on steroids

I really like this track, this is the type of song I was thinking of – very similar in singing style to Rascal Flatts. Upbeat, great vocals – yeah this was a great choice.

fixXxer · 19-09-2020 6:37pm

Rikand wrote: »

Enjoying the reveal - will be listening when the kids are gone to bed

Kind of you not to put them through that. :pac:

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:37pm

ShaneU wrote: »

Last five songs all great

Really strong category tbh, it was very hard to rank them.

Irish Aris · 19-09-2020 6:38pm

Thank you for putting me out of my agony, Necro!!! Glad you liked my selection!!

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:40pm

In 7th Place with 16 points…

JP Liz V1

Kenny Rogers - The Gambler

Have I heard this song: Um…. YEAH :pac:

Ah lookit my old Walrus co-host Stu Redman used to go on about ‘cheat code’ songs for certain categories and The Gambler is absolutely that here. It’s probably one of the most well-known country songs EVER - this side of Garth Brooks stuff. It’s perfect for this category. I love it, though it has lost a few points as I’ve overplayed this song on my car radio throughout the years.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:44pm

In 6th Place with 17 points….

Sawduck

The Highwaymen - Highwayman

Have I heard this song: YES!!

I toed and froed about where to put this song. It’s fantastic, but it’s another I’ve absolutely played to death on my trips around Ireland. Ultimately though it’s just too good to be any lower than this. Great choice.

Tauriel · 19-09-2020 6:46pm

Necro wrote: »

In 6th Place with 17 points….
Sawduck

The Highwaymen - Highwayman.

Love this song, great choice Sawduck, can't believe I forgot about this one.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:47pm

In 5th place with 18 points…..

s1ippy

Brad Paisley - You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive

Have I heard this song before: No

This is a PERFECT example of how a lot of country music (proper country, not diddlee ay stuff) accentuates what an amazing instrument the human voice can be. It’s a stunning track and I’m a little sorry it doesn’t place a bit higher… but the ones above just resonated a little bit more. Very very close mind. Still –

s1ippy

becomes the first to enter a Necro top 5!!!

Trigger · 19-09-2020 6:48pm

Bottom 3 here we go!

ShaneU · 19-09-2020 6:49pm

Wow never knew about The Highwaymen, I have heard bits of that song before

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:50pm

In 4th place, and just missing out on top 3, with 19 points…

Rikand

Toby Keith : How do you like me now?

Have I heard this song before: No

Yeah this song and the ones above it are just another tier for me. Another powerful voice and the crescendo into the chorus is amazing. I’ve put it on my own regular play list now, it’s a great entry. Toby Keith is an artist I'm only starting to get into and I'll definitely be diving down that rabbit hole now.

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:51pm

And now we pause whilst we let our remaining 6 sweat it out :P And they are….

Trigger
Osh
Deja Boo
Also Starring LeVar Burton
fixXxer
ShaneU

Trigger · 19-09-2020 6:52pm

Necro wrote: »

And now we pause whilst we let our remaining 6 sweat it out :P And they are….
Trigger
Osh
Deja Boo
Also Starring LeVar Burton
fixXxer
ShaneU

In order of bottom to top obviously:pac:

Kolido · 19-09-2020 6:52pm

Country is probably my least favorite music genre so I could have nominated anything here but nostalgia led me to Reba, a favorite of me and my sister back in the day. I'll accept your synopsis this time

ShaneU · 19-09-2020 6:53pm

There's no way I'm bottom three, the song is too good!

fixXxer · 19-09-2020 6:53pm

Trigger wrote: »

In order of bottom to top obviously:pac:

Oh I'm coming dead last, but its a great song so

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 19-09-2020 6:54pm

Necro wrote: »

And now we pause whilst we let our remaining 6 sweat it out :P And they are….
Trigger
Osh
Deja Boo
Also Starring LeVar Burton
fixXxer
ShaneU

ShaneU · 19-09-2020 6:55pm

Necro remember when we said we'd rig each other's walruses so we'd both win....that's still happening right?......right?

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:56pm

In 20th place, with 3 points…

fixXxer

Kinky Friedman - Get your bisquits in the oven and your buns in to bed

Eesh. This is the type of country I would not be fond of. Gives proper country a bad name. It’s a bit sexist too isn’t it!! The diddlee aye is prominent here, along with the overspoken Southern accent… Nope Nope Nope. And wow, they even have a kazoo!!

fixXxer · 19-09-2020 6:57pm

It's Satire!!

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:58pm

fixXxer wrote: »

It's Satire!!

Surrrreeee

Necro · 19-09-2020 6:58pm

In 3rd Place – with 20 points…

ShaneU

Mary Chapin Carpenter - Down At The Twist & Shout

Have I heard of this song: Yes

This is what I mean about another tier. Yeah sure, it’s got a bit of diddlee ay, but it’s absolutely infectious. Absolutely perfect choice for this category, well done.

ShaneU · 19-09-2020 7:00pm

Necro · 19-09-2020 7:01pm

In 21st Place – with 2 points….

Osh

Neil Young - Unknown Legend

Have I heard this song: No

I feel sort of bad placing this song so low. But unfortunately it just does nothing for me. I didn’t hate it, but it didn’t really resonate with me across the five or six listens of this category, so it has to be here I’m sorry to say.

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